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Core Christianity

Adriel Sanchezcorechristianity.com
Core Christianity is dedicated to helping the body of Christ by answering the tough questions of our time. Pastor Adriel Sanchez gives biblical answers that not only show why Christianity is true, but also why it’s good and beautiful. As an essential part of our multimedia effort to teach believers the core truths of historic Christianity, Core Christianity helps people experience the comfort of the gospel and gain confidence and wisdom.

Episodes

What Does the Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage?

Sexual desire is natural and good, but even good desires can be corrupted. Adriel Sanchez shares why the Bible's view of sex isn't arcane or restrictive, but upholds the goodness of sex and why dating couples should persevere and honor each other with their bodies. FREE DOWNLOADABLE BOOKLET Is the biblical view of marriage an outdated convention or does it lead to human flourishing? In our short book, Dr. David Ayers seeks to answer this very question. https://solamedia.org/offers/whygetmarried/...

May 22, 20257 min

What About People Who Never Hear the Gospel?

1 Corinthians 13 is often called “the love chapter” of the Bible—but did you know it’s also a rebuke? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why Paul’s words to the Corinthians still matter today—not just to confront worldly ideas about love, but to shape the whole of our work and ministry. UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT Do you understand what it means that God became human and took the punishment for our sins? "Saved from What?" is a booklet that helps you grasp the heart of the atonement. https://solamedia....

May 14, 20258 min

What is Biblical Love?

1 Corinthians 13 is often called “the love chapter” of the Bible—but did you know it’s also a rebuke? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why Paul’s words to the Corinthians still matter today—not just to confront worldly ideas about love, but to shape the whole of our work and ministry. UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT Do you understand what it means that God became human and took the punishment for our sins? "Saved from What?" is a booklet that helps you grasp the heart of the atonement. https://solamedia....

May 07, 202516 min

Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?

Pastor Adriel Sanchez examines Islam’s views on Jesus, the cross, and sin—and shows why Christianity and Islam are ultimately irreconcilable at their core. UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT - Do you understand what it means that God became human and took the punishment for our sins? "Saved from What?" is a booklet that helps you grasp the heart of the atonement. https://solamedia.org/offers/savedfromwhat/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White H...

Apr 23, 20259 min

When Should Christians Use Harsh Language?

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Apr 16, 20259 min

What Was the Gospel-Centered Movement, and Did It Fail?

Did the Gospel-Centered Movement that was influenced by figures such as John Piper, Tim Keller, and Matt Chandler fail? Are there dangers when pastors' sermons begin to sound formulaic and forego moral exhortations in the name of "the gospel"? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers these questions and if it is necessary to preach the gospel in every sermon. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White H...

Apr 02, 202511 min

How Should Christians Think About Celebrity Conversions?

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Mar 25, 202510 min

Should Christian Couples Have as Many Kids as Possible?

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Mar 19, 202511 min

Can I Be a Christian and Date a Non-believer?

Many Christian singles meet someone amazing—except they don’t share their faith. Is that a dealbreaker? Pastor Adriel Sanchez unpacks what Scripture says about dating, marriage, and being “unequally yoked.” ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for refor...

Mar 12, 20255 min

Do Christians Always Have to Forgive?

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Mar 05, 202515 min

You Might Be a Pharisee If...

While the Pharisees of the Bible were not two-dimensional villains, they were largely guilty of three fatal errors. Pastor Adriel Sanchez discusses what these errors were and how we can avoid them in the Christian life today. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing ...

Feb 26, 202513 min

Is Infant Baptism Biblical?

Pastor Adriel Sanchez shares his journey from credobaptist to paedobaptist and encourages. While our Baptist brothers and sisters disagree, Pastor Adriel shares how the more he studied the Bible, the more he came to believe that the scriptures don't just allow for infant baptism, but necessitate it. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, a...

Feb 18, 202512 min

How to Respond When a Pastor Falls

How should Christians react when a leader in the church falls? ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches...

Feb 17, 20258 min

What’s the Difference Between True and False Faith?

Why do some people walk away from the faith? How can you tell if your faith is genuine or merely temporary? Pastor Adriel Sanchez unpacks the difference between true faith in Jesus Christ and a fleeting or historical faith. Discover why this question shouldn’t cause anxiety—but instead, bring assurance and confidence to believers. 0:00 False faith 1:00 Not all faith is saving faith 2:28 Dead faith and temporary faith 4:34 What true faith looks like 7:17 Receive and rest upon Jesus and his righte...

Feb 05, 20258 min

What Counts as a Sin? Here's How to Know

How do we know if we are sinning or if our consciences are too sensitive? If the law is fulfilled, what law guides us in the Christian life? Pastor Adriel answers these questions and gives a guide to know if something is sinful or not. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by ...

Jan 29, 202511 min

Is Israel God’s Chosen Nation Today?

Does God have two kinds of people, Israel and the church? How should Christians today relate to modern Israel? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers these questions and more about Scripture's promises to Israel and the grafting in of gentile Christians. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global ...

Jan 16, 202512 min

The Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media

Meddling, gossip, temptations of anonymity, speaking too quickly, there are many sins and vices involved in social media use. With wisdom from Proverbs, James, and John, Pastor Adriel Sanchez challenges us to reflect on how we engage online and to take heed of Scripture's warnings around our speech. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, a...

Jan 16, 20258 min

How Did We Get Our Bible?

Who was the first person to list the 27 books of the New Testament in the biblical canon? And how did the early Christians know which books were inspired and which weren't? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers these questions and more about how we got our bibles. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve toda...

Jan 08, 202512 min

Is Hustle Culture Compatible With Christianity?

Does the Bible tell me how I should work? Pastor Adriel Sanchez helps distinguish between hard work and hustle culture. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in he...

Jan 01, 20255 min

Are We Living In the Last Days?

Are we living in the end times? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers this question from the New Testament and encourages us in how we should conduct our lives in the last days. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Chris...

Dec 26, 20248 min

Is Mary the Mother of God?

Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains the intricate theology of the incarnation and why all Christians say that Mary is the mother of God, the God-bearer. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision...

Dec 18, 20248 min

What is Advent All About?

What is the meaning of each Sunday in Advent? Pastor Adriel Sanchez discusses the four themes in Advent and how they help instruct us through our suffering and in a dark and disillusioned world. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation groun...

Dec 11, 202410 min

Is a Sexless Marriage a Sinful Marriage?

Does God care about how often married couples are having sex? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers this sensitive question and navigates through the difficult issues that can arise around marital intimacy. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation g...

Dec 04, 202410 min

Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen?

"Why does God allow evil and suffering?" is one of the most difficult questions someone can ask. Pastor Adriel Sanchez uncovers biblical categories and passages to help those who are curious about the problem of evil and those who are experiencing real suffering in their lives. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mi...

Nov 27, 202411 min

What’s the Difference Between Prayer and Manifestation?

Can Christians "speak things into existence"? Pastor Adriel Sanchez discusses the difference between prayer and manifestation. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformatio...

Nov 25, 20247 min

What Can I Do If I Doubt My Salvation?

Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers one of the most asked questions Christians struggle with: What can I do if I doubt I'm saved? ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation i...

Nov 13, 202411 min

A Word for LGBTQ+ Affirming Pastors and Churches

Can we love our gay friends and neighbors if we don't tell them the truth? Pastor Adriel Sanchez asks a number of important questions to pastors and churches who are becoming LGBTQ+ affirming. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounde...

Nov 06, 20249 min

Does the Bible Tell Us How to Worship God?

Is there a biblical blueprint for how the church should worship? Pastor Adriel Sanchez shares a key distinction to help Christians think about worship. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vi...

Oct 30, 202412 min

Is Demonic Possession Real?

Pastor Adriel discusses the two tendencies Christians have when thinking about the devil and spiritual warfare. ——— JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER - https://solamedia.org/newsletter/ ——— FOLLOW US - Instagram - X/Twitter - Facebook ——— WHO WE ARE - Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, ho...

Oct 23, 20246 min
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